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1.2 Energy Transformations Chapter 1 Lesson 2

Changes Between Forms of Energy

The changes from one form of energy to another is called energy transformations.
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Changes Between Kinetic and Potential Energy

The Law of Conservation of Energy

Energy can be transformed from one form into another or transferred from one region to another, but energy cannot be created or destroyed.

The total amount of energy in the universe does not change!

Friction and the Law of Conservation of Energy

Friction is a force that resists the sliding of two surfaces that are touching.

Using Energy

Using Thermal Energy

All forms of energy can be transformed into thermal energy.

Using Chemical Energy

Using Radiant Energy

Using Electric Energy

Waste Energy

When energy changes form, some thermal energy is always released.

Thermal energy is sometimes referred as waste energy because it cannot be used.

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